AI Earnings Predictions for Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)

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Designer Brands Inc. Reports Second Quarter of 2026 Financial Results

Raising full year guidance following strong operating performance and positive start to third quarter

Generated double-digit Brand Portfolio sales growth

Drove a meaningful improvement in profitability year-over-year

Reduced total debt by $93.0 million compared to the second quarter last year

COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 10, 2026 - Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026.

"Our second quarter results represent significant improvement in profitability year-over-year, highlighted by meaningful gross margin expansion as well as impressive sales growth in our Brand Portfolio segment," said Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer. "We remain focused on generating long term value for our shareholders and are encouraged by the progress we are making against our strategic plan. These efforts have contributed to improved retail trends and a positive start to the third quarter, giving us confidence in raising our full year guidance."

Second Quarter of 2026 Operating Results (Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to the second quarter of 2025)

•Net sales decreased 1.2% to $730.6 million.

•Total comparable sales decreased by 2.4%.

•Reported gross profit was $365.4 million compared to $322.5 million last year, and gross margin was 50.0% compared to 43.6% last year.

•Adjusted gross profit was $350.0 million compared to $322.5 million last year, and adjusted gross margin was 47.9% compared to 43.6% last year.

•Reported net income attributable to Designer Brands Inc. was $17.6 million, or diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.31.

•Adjusted net income was $19.2 million, or adjusted diluted EPS of $0.34.

Liquidity

•Cash and cash equivalents totaled $51.6 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026, compared to $44.9 million at the end of the same period last year, with $146.2 million available for borrowings under our senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility.

•Debt totaled $423.1 million at the end of the second quarter of 2026 compared to $516.3 million at the end of the same period last year, a reduction of approximately $93.0 million.

•The Company ended the second quarter of 2026 with inventories of $594.7 million compared to $610.9 million at the end of the same period last year.

Return to Shareholders

A dividend of $0.05 per share for both Class A and Class B common shares will be paid on October 7, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 24, 2026.

Store Count

(square footage in thousands)August 1, 2026August 2, 2025

Number of StoresSquare FootageNumber of StoresSquare Footage

DSW stores523 10,225 519 10,197

The Shoe Co. stores118 598 121 618

Rubino stores27 141 28 147

Total number of stores668 10,964 668 10,962

During the six months ended August 1, 2026, the Company opened 7 new stores, closed 4 stores, and remodeled 3 stores.

2026 Financial Outlook

Following a strong start to the third quarter, the Company is raising its guidance for the full year 2026:

MetricPrevious Guidance Revised Guidance

Designer Brands Change in Net SalesDown 1% to Up 1%Flat to Up 1%

Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share$0.28 - $0.38$0.47 - $0.52

To supplement amounts presented in our consolidated financial statements determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures. Forward-looking adjusted diluted earnings per share excludes potential charges or gains that may be recorded during the fiscal year, including, among other things, tariff recoveries recorded to cost of sales and interest on tariff recoveries recorded to non-operating income used to pay interest expense to an unrelated financial investor (the "Investor"); interest expense on the financing transaction with the Investor and under-reported import duties; restructuring costs, including severance charges; impairment charges; foreign currency transaction gains or losses; net income or loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest; and the net tax impact of such items and the potential change in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. A reconciliation of this forward-looking non-GAAP amount to the comparable GAAP measure is not provided, as permitted by Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, because the impact and timing of these potential charges or gains is inherently uncertain and difficult to predict and is unavailable without unreasonable efforts. In addition, the Company believes that such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision and certainty that could be confusing to investors. Such items are uncertain and could ha

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Designer Brands Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Strong momentum continued with first quarter net sales growth meeting and adjusted diluted earnings per share ("EPS") exceeding expectations

Gross margin expansion of 240 basis points

Anticipates full year 2026 EPS trending toward the high end of guidance range

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 9, 2026 - Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026.

"Our strong start to the year was underscored by double-digit sales growth in our Brand Portfolio segment and encouraging stabilization in our Retail segment," said Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer. "In addition to top-line strength, we delivered meaningful profitability gains, with gross margin expanding 240 basis points, reflecting the structural improvements we have made across inventory management, pricing discipline, sourcing, and channel profitability."

Howe continued, "Following our encouraging start to the year, we believe in our ability to achieve the high end of our fiscal 2026 EPS guidance range, even amidst ongoing uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment. We believe our strategic actions will continue to strengthen our foundation of the business and position us well for long-term profitable growth."

First Quarter Operating Results (Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to the first quarter of 2025)

•Net sales increased 1.4% to $696.4 million.

•Total comparable sales decreased by 1.1%.

•Gross profit increased to $315.3 million versus $294.5 million last year, and gross margin was 45.3% compared to 42.9% last year.

•Reported net income attributable to Designer Brands Inc. was $1.2 million, or diluted EPS of $0.02.

•Adjusted net income was $3.8 million, or adjusted diluted EPS of $0.07.

Liquidity

•Cash and cash equivalents totaled $50.1 million at the end of the first quarter of 2026, compared to $46.0 million at the end of the same period last year, with $138.5 million available for borrowings under our senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility. Debt totaled $475.3 million at the end of the first quarter of 2026 compared to $522.9 million at the end of the same period last year.

•The Company ended the first quarter of 2026 with inventories of $586.6 million compared to $623.6 million at the end of the same period last year.

Store Count

(square footage in thousands)May 2, 2026May 3, 2025

Number of StoresSquare FootageNumber of StoresSquare Footage

DSW stores518 10,150 520 10,237

The Shoe Co. stores118 599 121 620

Rubino stores27 140 28 149

Total number of stores663 10,889 669 11,006

2026 Financial Outlook

The Company is reaffirming the following guidance for the full year 2026:

Metric 2026 Guidance

Designer Brands Change in Net SalesDown 1% to Up 1%

Diluted Earnings per Share$0.28 - $0.38

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company is hosting a conference call today at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-888-317-6003, or the international dial-in, 1-412-317-6061, and reference conference ID number 6930887 approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed through the following link, as well as through the Company's investor website at investors.designerbrands.com:

https://app.webinar.net/704rZBvZkGJ

For those unable to listen to the live webcast, an archived version will be available on the Company's investor website until June 23, 2026. A replay of the teleconference will be available by dialing the following numbers:

North America: 1-855-669-9658

International: 1-412-317-0088

Passcode: 7496602

Important information may be disseminated initially or exclusively via the Company’s investor website; investors should consult the website to access this information.

About Designer Brands

Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry through a mission of being shoe obsessed. With a diversified, world-class portfolio of coveted brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage and others, Designer Brands designs and produces on-trend footwear and accessories for all of life's occasions delivered to the consumer through a robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure and powerful national wholesale distribution. Powered by a billion-dollar digital commerce business across multiple domains and over 660 DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Co., and Rubino stores in North America, De

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Designer Brands Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Third consecutive quarter of improved top line rate of change in comparable sales and net sales

Fourth quarter consolidated gross margin increased 280 basis points year-over-year

Full year adjusted operating income significantly above high end of guidance

2026 guidance reflects meaningful growth in profitability

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 2026 - Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended January 31, 2026.

"Our fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results reflect disciplined execution as we strengthened the business and delivered sequential improvement across key financial metrics throughout the year," said Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer. "We ended the year with fourth quarter net sales flat year-over-year and impressive gross margin expansion, driving full year adjusted operating income that significantly surpassed the high end of our guidance. As we enter fiscal 2026, we remain focused on our strategic priorities, executing the initiatives within our control, and building on the momentum we've established. We believe this focus will drive continued improvement in both sales and profitability over the long-term."

Fourth Quarter Operating Results (Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to the fourth quarter of 2024)

•Net sales were $713.6 million, flat to last year.

•Total comparable sales decreased by 1.9%.

•Gross profit increased to $302.7 million versus $282.6 million last year, and gross margin was 42.4% compared to 39.6% last year.

•Reported net loss attributable to Designer Brands Inc. was $20.0 million, or loss per diluted share of $0.40.

•Adjusted net loss was $15.6 million, or $0.31 loss per diluted share.

Full Year Operating Results (Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons are to full year 2024)

•Net sales decreased 3.9% to $2.9 billion.

•Total comparable sales decreased by 4.3%.

•Gross profit decreased to $1.26 billion versus $1.29 billion last year, and gross margin was 43.6% compared to 42.7% last year.

•Reported net loss attributable to Designer Brands Inc. was $8.4 million, or loss per diluted share of $0.17.

•Adjusted net income was $8.3 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.16.

Liquidity

•Cash and cash equivalents totaled $50.9 million at the end of 2025, compared to $44.8 million at the end of 2024, with $101.1 million available for borrowings under our senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility.

•Debt totaled $435.0 million at the end of 2025, compared to $491.0 million at the end of 2024.

•Inventories totaled $563.5 million at the end of 2025, compared to $599.8 million at the end of 2024.

Return to Shareholders

A dividend of $0.05 per share of Class A and Class B common shares will be paid on April 10, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 26, 2026.

Store Count

(square footage in thousands)January 31, 2026February 1, 2025

Number of StoresSquare FootageNumber of StoresSquare Footage

DSW stores519 10,177 520 10,252

The Shoe Co. stores118 598 121 623

Rubino stores28 147 28 149

Total number of stores665 10,922 669 11,024

2026 Financial Outlook

The Company has announced the following guidance for the full year 2026:

Metric 2026 Guidance

Designer Brands Change in Net SalesDown 1% to Up 1%

Effective tax rate40%

Diluted Earnings per Share$0.28 - $0.38

Weighted average diluted shares58 million

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company is hosting a conference call today at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 1-888-317-6003, or the international dial in, 1-412-317-6061, and reference conference ID number 7219648 approximately ten minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the internet and can be accessed through the following link, as well as through the Company's investor website at investors.designerbrands.com:

https://app.webinar.net/3zpg2dvElJL

For those unable to listen to the live webcast, an archived version will be available at the same location until April 9, 2026. A replay of the teleconference will be available by dialing the following numbers:

North America: 1-855-669-9658

International: 1-412-317-0088

Passcode: 3859679

Important information may be disseminated initially or exclusively via the Company’s investor website; investors should consult the site to access this information.

About Designer Brands

Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry through a